DIY Salt Volcano Science Experiment
Create a mesmerizing salt volcano in a jar using simple kitchen ingredients and enjoy the soothing process of observation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 jar
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Clear jar or glass (mason jar or recycled jar)
- Vegetable oil or light mineral oil
- Warm water
- Table salt
- Food coloring
- Small bowl or cup
- Teaspoon and measuring cup
- Tray or towel (optional)
- Adult supervision (if children are involved)
Instructions
- Pour warm water into the jar until it fills about one third.
- Add 3 to 4 drops of food coloring to the warm water in the jar.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil on top of the colored water.
- In a small bowl, mix a teaspoon of colored water with a pinch of salt.
- Use a spoon to gently drop the salt-sprinkled colored water clump onto the oil surface.
- Watch as the salt pulls the colored water through the oil into the lower water layer.
- Wait as the salt dissolves in the lower water and the colored water rises back into the oil layer.
- Repeat with different colors and salt amounts to create a calm dance.
- When you finish, set the jar on a tray and allow the layers to settle overnight.
Notes
This experiment is a great opportunity to practice mindfulness and patience. Perfect for curious hands of all ages.